Coryanthes speciosa alba
Among the most architecturally extraordinary orchids in cultivation, bucket orchids are renowned for their elaborate, helmet-shaped lip that forms a liquid-filled chamber used in a precise pollination mechanism. This alba form presents that spectacular floral engineering in pristine, unpigmented tones — a rare and highly sought-after variant for serious collectors.
- Light: Bright, indirect light under 40–50% shade cloth; consistent light supports the vigorous pseudobulb growth needed to sustain the large, pendant flower spikes.
- Temperature: Intermediate to Warm grower. Daytime 72–85°F (22–29°C), nighttime lows of 62–68°F (17–20°C); avoid cold drafts or temperature drops below 60°F (15°C).
- Humidity: Requires high humidity of 70–85%; a humidifier is strongly recommended, with good air circulation to prevent fungal issues on the large, soft pseudobulbs.
- Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist but never waterlogged; Coryanthes are heavy feeders and drinkers — never allow the roots to dry out completely.
Additional Notes
Native to tropical lowland and foothill forests at low to mid elevations. Best grown in open, well-draining baskets with coarse bark or sphagnum to accommodate the pendant spikes that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs.
Among the most architecturally extraordinary orchids in cultivation, bucket orchids are renowned for their elaborate, helmet-shaped lip that forms a liquid-filled chamber used in a precise pollination mechanism. This alba form presents that spectacular floral engineering in pristine, unpigmented tones — a rare and highly sought-after variant for serious collectors.
- Light: Bright, indirect light under 40–50% shade cloth; consistent light supports the vigorous pseudobulb growth needed to sustain the large, pendant flower spikes.
- Temperature: Intermediate to Warm grower. Daytime 72–85°F (22–29°C), nighttime lows of 62–68°F (17–20°C); avoid cold drafts or temperature drops below 60°F (15°C).
- Humidity: Requires high humidity of 70–85%; a humidifier is strongly recommended, with good air circulation to prevent fungal issues on the large, soft pseudobulbs.
- Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist but never waterlogged; Coryanthes are heavy feeders and drinkers — never allow the roots to dry out completely.
Additional Notes
Native to tropical lowland and foothill forests at low to mid elevations. Best grown in open, well-draining baskets with coarse bark or sphagnum to accommodate the pendant spikes that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs.
Original: $34.00
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$11.90Description
Among the most architecturally extraordinary orchids in cultivation, bucket orchids are renowned for their elaborate, helmet-shaped lip that forms a liquid-filled chamber used in a precise pollination mechanism. This alba form presents that spectacular floral engineering in pristine, unpigmented tones — a rare and highly sought-after variant for serious collectors.
- Light: Bright, indirect light under 40–50% shade cloth; consistent light supports the vigorous pseudobulb growth needed to sustain the large, pendant flower spikes.
- Temperature: Intermediate to Warm grower. Daytime 72–85°F (22–29°C), nighttime lows of 62–68°F (17–20°C); avoid cold drafts or temperature drops below 60°F (15°C).
- Humidity: Requires high humidity of 70–85%; a humidifier is strongly recommended, with good air circulation to prevent fungal issues on the large, soft pseudobulbs.
- Watering: Keep the substrate consistently moist but never waterlogged; Coryanthes are heavy feeders and drinkers — never allow the roots to dry out completely.
Additional Notes
Native to tropical lowland and foothill forests at low to mid elevations. Best grown in open, well-draining baskets with coarse bark or sphagnum to accommodate the pendant spikes that emerge from the base of the pseudobulbs.
